Rick Steves - What to do if your bag/wallet is stolen....

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What to Do If You've Lost Your Bag, Wallet, Everything - SmarterTravel.com

You're winging your way across Europe, having the time of your life, when you make a simple mistake. You set your bag down as you slurp an extra-large gelato, and before you know it…your bag is gone. Unfortunately, today's the day you tucked your passport, credit cards, and extra cash in your bag instead of in your money belt. That sinking feeling is the realization that—except for the euro or two in your pocket—you've lost everything.

Odds are this won't ever happen to you. But if it does, these tips can make even this worst-case scenario a minor bump in your European adventure.

Don't Panic

First of all, take a breath. Panic clouds your judgment. And don't beat yourself up: Even the most careful traveler can get ripped off. I once met a family in Amsterdam who managed to lose all their bags between the airport and their first hotel, and went on to have a very successful trip..........

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

Funny you posted this today. My MIL lost her wallet last week. What a nightmare that was and that was here not out of the US

[Ireland's Call Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ireland's Call]

thanks ..good one .Also I always keep a photocopies of our passports in a separate bag
( smiled when I saw reference to Europe ..but read on to see reference to non English speaking countries ...which of course adds to one's difficulties ...will take that advice when I get to California and Arizona ! )
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[kennyw Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close kennyw]

Thanks to a tip here, I keep pics of our passports in my email hold file which I can retrieve on the net any time.

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

Thanks to a tip here, I keep pics of our passports in my email hold file which I can retrieve on the net any time.

That's a great Idea!

Thanks Pat for the info!

[Ryne08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ryne08]

Thanks for the tip and on the book.

[catwgirl Contributor - Bronze Find all posts View Profile Close catwgirl]

We speak a little English here in California.

thanks ..good one .Also I always keep a photocopies of our passports in a separate bag
( smiled when I saw reference to Europe ..but read on to see reference to non English speaking countries ...which of course adds to one's difficulties ...will take that advice when I get to California and Arizona ! )
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Thanks to a tip here, I keep pics of our passports in my email hold file which I can retrieve on the net any time.

Great idea!
Thanks

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We speak a little English here in California.

[x3skier Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close x3skier]

Passport Card

When I signed up for the Global Entry, they sent me a Passport Card. The Card is primarily for those who frequently cross the Canadian or Mexican Borders to/from the US by ground. As that does not correspond to me, I just threw it in the home safe.

It suddenly dawned on me it would be useful as an item to carry with me when abroad while my Passport Book resides in the hotel safe. It probably would be more effective than a photocopy of the Book if I need to show ID for some reason but if not, it was free so no harm no foul.

Cheers